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PML-N, PTI power struggle begins

PakistanToday.com.pk - ‎1 hour ago‎
Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali on Wednesday lashed out at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, saying its ministers and members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were involved in power theft.

Low gas pressure affecting routine life in twin cities

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎7 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Coupled with cold wave hitting the twin cities, the current bout of low to zero gas pressure has made the life miserable for the residents.

15 People Killed in Pakistan Road Crash

The New Indian Express - ‎1 hour ago‎
At least 15 people were killed and 26 injured when two passenger vans collided and plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's Punjab province Wednesday evening, officials said.

European stocks drop before Fed update

Zee News - ‎2 hours ago‎
London: European stock markets retreated on Wednesday, with investors booking profits ahead of an update from the US Federal Reserve and in reaction to eurozone unemployment data.

Devyani Khobragade row set to go all the way to the White House

Times of India - ‎1 hour ago‎
WASHINGTON: The row between India and the United States over the Devyani Khobragade episode is set to go all the way up to the White House.

Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Pradeep celebrates after dismissing Pakistan ...

Herald Sun - ‎39 minutes ago‎
SRI Lanka owed it to their bowlers for taking the opening day honours against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai. The visitors finished the day at 1-57 in reply to Pakistans' feeble first innings of 165.

Attack shows BJP, Sangh Parivar's frustration: Bhushan

Firstpost - ‎42 minutes ago‎
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The attack on the Aam Aadmi Party office shows the frustration of the BJP and Sangh Parivar who feel threatened by the party's rise, AAP leader Prashant Bhushan said Wednesday.

YET ANOTHER BURNING TRAIN

Free Press Journal - ‎41 minutes ago‎
Mumbai : Ten days after the Bangalore train blaze snuffed out 26 lives, there has been another fire mishap, this time in the Bandra-Dehradun Express.

Ignorance about Jordan – A threat to Israel

Jerusalem Post - ‎51 minutes ago‎
Jordan will change sooner or later, and supporting a new regime must be discussed behind closed doors and in public. Jordan's King Abdullah addresses UN Gen.

Family appalled Rodman won't help detained man

MiamiHerald.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
SEATTLE -- The sister of a Washington man imprisoned in North Korea says she's worried that Dennis Rodman, who is in the country to celebrate the birthday of leader Kim Jong Un, is hurting efforts to free her brother.

A royal mess

The Economist (blog) - ‎4 hours ago‎
SPAIN'S ailing King Juan Carlos stumbled clumsily through a speech to the armed services' top brass on January 6th, provoking further speculation about his ability to act as head of state.

Sharjeel warns MC to complete sanitation within 72 hours

Pakistan Observer - ‎35 minutes ago‎
Thursday, January 09, 2014 - Karachi—Sindh Minister for Information, Archives and Local Government Sharjeel Innam Memon directed the municipal departments officials to complete the sanitation, removal of accumulated stagnant water and issue of ...

America's war, method, target questionable: Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan Observer - ‎37 minutes ago‎
Thursday, January 09, 2014 - Islamabad—The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad rganized a launch of book, “The Thistle and the Drone: How America's War on Terror Became a Global War on Tribal Islam,” and a public Talk Wednesday on “The Thistle ...

FOREX-US dollar holds gains after Fed minutes

Reuters - ‎1 hour ago‎
... Print. * Fed wants gradual reduction of stimulus. * Fed upgrades U.S. outlook. * U.S. dollar helped by strong private sector jobs data.

Privatisation of PIA, other entities approved

News Tribe - ‎6 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Privatisation Commission on Wednesday approved the privatisation of three state-owned entities including the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

Stocks end higher; rupee steady

DAWN.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Pakistan's main stock exchange closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 100-share index of the Karachi Stock Exchange rising 0.31 per cent, or 81.51 points, to 26,341.08.

Youth Business Loan to transform micro-finance into dynamic industry: Maryam

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎7 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Chairperson, Prime Minister's Youth Business Loan, Maryam Nawaz has said that fostering financial assistance through robust micro-financing is one of the first steps towards the equitable economic growth and prosperity in the ...

West Indies demolish New Zealand to square ODIs

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
West Indies bagged a big win against the Black Caps as Edwards and Bravo scored centuries. PHOTO: AFP. HAMILTON: The West Indies hammered their highest-ever limited-overs total to crush New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final One-Day ...

Pak women's team off to Doha for tri-series cricket

Pakistan Observer - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Thursday, January 09, 2014 - Karachi—Led by Nida Dar, Pakistan women's cricket team left here for Doha (Qatar) to take part in the tri-series being held at West End Park Stadium from January 10 to 24.

Beyond textbooks: Book fair at women varsity attracts students, teachers alike

The Express Tribune - ‎17 hours ago‎
Fatima Jinnah Women University Library organises a two-day Annual Book Fair within the university premises. By New Desk. Published: January 8, 2014.

Angelina Jolie to play Nigella Lawson in biopic?

Business Recorder - ‎7 hours ago‎
According to American media reports Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is being considered to play Nigella Lawson in the celebrity chef's biopic.

Directors Guild Members Ratify New Contract With TV, Film Producers

TheWrap - ‎2 hours ago‎
Directors Guild of America members have approved a new three-year deal with TV and film producers, the guild said Wednesday. The DGA said its membership has voted by an overwhelming margin - though the guild didn't release specific figures– to ratify ...

H7N9 Update: Bird Flu Resistant to Tamiflu Still in China

Decoded Science
6 hours ago
Written by
Janelle Vaesa
The H7N9 virus is in it's second year as a known virus. Image by Cynthia S. Goldsmith and Thomas Rowe of the CDC. In March of 2013, the first human case of avian influenza, H7N9 occurred in China.

How to lose weight? Change the colour of your crockery!

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
Research indicates that changing the colour of your plate to a brighter shade may help in cutting down your portions. By News Desk.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid: First drive review

MSN Autos - ‎54 minutes ago‎
Honda set the first iteration of its Accord Hybrid down an odd path: Billed as a "performance hybrid," it failed to satisfy drivers looking for either.

Hands-on with Playstation Now

CNET
Jan 7, 2014
Written by
Matt Moskovciak
LAS VEGAS -- Just an hour after Sony announced PlayStation Now at its CES 2014 keynote address, Sony was showing off the streaming gaming service on the show floor.

Facebook Acquires Android App Analyst Little Eye Labs

PC Magazine
23 minutes ago
Written by
Stephanie Mlot
Facebook has acquired performance analysis firm Little Eye Labs in an apparent attempt to boost its mobile operations. The Indian company—a first for Facebook—confirmed the news on its website, adding that the entire Little Eye team will move to Menlo ...

Intel Rebrands McAfee Software to Creators Delight

In The Capital - ‎31 minutes ago‎
John McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software, told reporters he was thrilled to hear that Intel will no longer use his name on the product.

NASA gets OK to keep space station running to 2024

Computerworld
7 minutes ago
Written by
Sharon Gaudin
Computerworld - Work on the International Space Station has been slated to continue for at least through 2024, giving NASA the experience and information they'll need to send astronauts into deep space.

Icebreaker Xue Long's rescue mission highlights China's polar ambitions

South China Morning Post - ‎24 minutes ago‎
A Chinese research vessel's escape from pack ice after evacuating 52 people from a Russian ship trapped in Antarctica has shone a spotlight on the country's growing polar ambitions at both ends of the earth.

Hubble looks 13 billion years into the past with new images

Canada.com
3 hours ago
Written by
Lauren Strapagiel
On Tuesday, NASA revealed three incredible new images - the deepest image ever created of a galaxy cluster, a look at galaxies believed to have birthed most of the stars we see today and four bright galaxies as they looked shortly after the big bang more ...

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